Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) was an American politician, diplomat, activist and a First Lady who became one of the most loved women of her generation.She had an unhappy childhood, suffering the deaths of both parents and one of her brothers at a young age. She attended a school in England and developed self-confidence. In 1995 she married Franklin Delano Roosevelt and she had six children.

In Albany, where Franklin served in the state Senate from 1910 to 1913, Eleanor started her long career as political helpmate. She gained knowledge of Washington and its ways while he served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. She became active in the women's division of the State Democratic Committee to keep his interest in politics alive. From his successful campaign for governor in 1928 to the day of his death, she dedicated her life to his purposes.

Roosevelt was a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly her stance on racial issues. She understood social conditions better than any of her predecessors and she transformed the role of First Lady because she did press conferences and travelled all over the country. She had an important role during the Second World War visiting head of states and supporting the troops. 

Years later, Eleanor served as a delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. She also became chair of the UN's Human Rights Commission. As a member of the Human Rights Commission, she helped to write the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 
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